Rob Brewer

Cybersecurity issues don’t pop up one at a time. They’re often frequent, urgent, and complex. When issues build up and the level of complexity increases to the point where your team needs an extra hand, having a vCISO can lighten the load. A vCISO (Virtual Chief Information Security Officer) is a security leader who serves…

Hacking into a business is, 99% of the time, a malicious act aimed at damaging an organisation. But penetration testing is that 1%, where it’s actually an incredibly safe and skilful way to find how you can improve your business.  In this guide, we’ll cover what penetration testing is, how it works, the process, and…

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK are constantly facing risks from cyber threats and IT concerns. 43% of UK businesses experienced a cyber-attack in the past year. Trying to grow your business is hard enough for these companies without the damage a cyberattack or data breach could cause. That’s why Innovate UK is…

You use the internet at work every day. Whether that be for research or writing emails, it’s essential to what you do. This is why internet policies exist. Internet polices are essentially a set of rules for your workplace, helping you and your team understand what’s okay (and what’s not) on the company network. Not…

We’ve all experienced it. That moment after hitting send when you realise your email has been sent to the wrong person or contains a very noticeable typo. In the past, this meant resigning yourself to fate, but thankfully, Gmail offers a built-in safety net – the ‘undo send’ feature.  What is the ‘undo send’ feature?…

Your cybersecurity should be a priority.  Most modern businesses store their data online, which comes with the risk of a data breach. IT and cybersecurity providers are there to reduce the chances of that happening. Phishing emails, domain spoofing, and numerous other cyber threats can damage your brand and your relationship with your customers in…

Finding the right IT support provider is crucial for businesses, big or small. IT issues, no matter how minor they seem, can affect your security and operation.  Business owners and decision-makers need an IT partner who can keep their computers running and their business growing.  To help you make a choice, here are 10 of…

Technology is constantly changing, updating, and improving. Google’s latest round of Workspace features, rolled ou in June 2025t, has come with huge updates  From multilingual AI to admin-friendly security controls and even better video tools, these updates aren’t just about making your working day smoother – they’re about changing the way modern businesses think about…

Google is taking the next step towards secure cloud security by making multi-factor authentication (MFA) mandatory for all Google Cloud users by the end of 2025.  With an increase in global cyberattacks in the last two years, the second quarter of 2024 saw a 30% increase compared to Q2 2023.  This has led to an…

Knowing or finding out that your email address is on the dark web and has been compromised is a scary thought and you must understand what that means and what actions to take in case you ever find yourself in that exact situation. You’ll start to notice that your email may be receiving more phishing…

Your laptop is full of personal data that could cost you dearly in the wrong hands. So, if your computer is stolen, what can you do to protect the data on your laptop and recover the loss of your hardware?  This blog looks at what to do if your laptop is stolen and how to…

Cyber security is a rapidly evolving industry. Threat actors and security engineers work in both a proactive and reactive manner, and little stay the same for a long period of time. As a result, the types of things that cyber security protects and the way in which it is implemented evolves. The value placed on…